Low-Coders, No-Coders, and Citizen Developers in Demand: Examining Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Through a Job Market Analysis

Authors

Björn Binzer, University of Hagen, Chair of Information Management, Hagen, GermanyFollow
Till J. Winkler, University of Hagen, Chair of Information Management, Hagen, Germany; Copenhagen Business School, Department of Digitalization, Frederiksberg, DenmarkFollow

Abstract

The emergence of low-code/no-code (LCNC) platform technologies and the resulting increase in citizen development programs are facilitating the democratization of the design, development, and deployment of digital solutions. Citizen developers, non-technical employees who leverage LCNC platforms, are at the heart of this trend. While many firms perceive LCNC and citizen development as a crucial component of their digital transformation strategy, little is known about the evolving roles in this field or the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA). To address this knowledge gap, we processed 113,106 job postings published on Indeed.com. Our topic modeling methodology identified 34 KSA topics and classified them into the three domains platform, business, and technology. We contribute to research by empirically demonstrating which competencies are required to successfully work in the LCNC field. Our findings can guide individual professionals and organizations alike.

Paper Number

170

Comments

Track 10: IT Strategy, Governance & Management

Recommended Citation

Binzer, Björn and Winkler, Till J., "Low-Coders, No-Coders, and Citizen Developers in Demand: Examining Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Through a Job Market Analysis" (2023). Wirtschaftsinformatik 2023 Proceedings. 17.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/wi2023/17